Lionsgate celebrated the I CAN ONLY IMAGINE 2 premiere tonight in the heart of “Music City,” Nashville, at The Fisher Center at Belmont University. Talent John Michael Finley (I Can Only Imagine), Milo Ventimiglia (“This Is Us,” “Heroes”), Sophie Skelton (“Outlander”), Arielle Kebbel (“9-1-1,” “Ballers,” “The Vampire Diaries”), Sammy Dell (Trevor: The Musical), Trace Adkins (Moms’ Night Out) walked the carpet along with filmmakers Co-Director/Producer/Composer Andrew Erwin (American Underdog, I Still Believe) , Co-Director/Writer/Executive Producer Brent McCorkle (Jesus Revolution), MercyMe’s Bart Millard (Portrayed on-screen by John Michael Finley), Singer/Songwriter Tim Timmons (Portrayed on-screen by Milo Ventimiglia), Producer Daryl Lefever (American Underdog, “House of David’), Producer Josh Walsh (Jesus Revolution, Unsung Hero), Producer Cindy Bond (Miracle on 42nd Street).
Special guests included Amy Grant (Singer), Anne Wilson (Singer), Hannah Brown (TV Personality, “The Bachelor”), Joel Courtney (Super 8, The Kissing Booth), Joel and Moriah Smallbone (For King & Country), Luke and Courtney Smallbone (For King & Country), Mike Scheuchzer (MercyMe), Nathan Cochran (MercyMe), and Robby Shaffer (MercyMe), and Danica McKellar (Actor).
Following the screening, audiences were invited to remain in the theater for a special worship moment, joining together in a rendition of the hymn “It Is Well.” Guests then continued the celebration at an afterparty held at The Twelve Thirty Club.